Background
Council have been talking with iwi, hapū, Waihau Bay Fishing Club and the local community as part of the Reserve Management Plan consultation and treaty settlement redress negotiations. These discussions have coincided with an increase in visitor numbers into the area during the peak holiday period and when the tuna is in close to shore.
The increase in visitors, although welcomed and beneficial to the local economy, have had some negative impacts in terms of parking, congestion, littering and other environmental concerns. The intention is to create a plan that sets out how the aspirations of the community can be met over the coming years, as well as agreeing on ways to tackle some of the negative impacts of increased visitor numbers.
Council would like public feedback on the concepts below before they are adopted and an implementation plan is developed.
Note on the boat ramp
As part of the Treaty settlement, the Crown will acknowledge the enduring mana of the Te Whānau-ā Apanui hapū Te Whānau-a-Pararaki over Tamatari. Public access and use of the boat ramp will continue as part of the settlement but may be restricted for reasonable periods of time for reasons such as cultural or hapū activities and maintenance (as can currently happen). Details of the ongoing management of the boat ramp will be covered in a hapū document that will be prepared by Te Whānau-a-Pararaki in consultation with ŌDC. This document may include details of a charging arrangement for use of the boat ramp.
Feedback
You can provide feedback online, via email to info@odc.govt.nz, in a hard-copy (drop your feedback into the box in our office reception area), or you can find out more and ask questions in person at one of our drop-in sessions:
- Listen in to the presentation at the Coast Community Board meeting on 15 August 10am Te Runanga o Te Whānau (meeting open to the public)
- 19 August Waihau Bay Fishing Club 2-3pm
The feedback period has been extended and now closes 4pm 8 September 2023.
Concept 1 – Central Zone
